02/15/2024
She was the heart of Malas for Tatas, the inspiration for it all, my beautiful sister. Most of you never got to see Erin this way, healthy & vibrant, regardless always so full of love and bad ass energy through 6 hard years of breast cancer treatment. My God, I am so grateful to have been able to call her my sister. She was always my rock in times of uncertainty and darkness. She was always my light.
Friends, we had to say goodbye to her. Most of you have heard by now, and I'm sorry that some had to find out through social media. I haven't had the courage. Maybe it was too hard for me to accept, and somehow announcing it to you makes it so real. I don't want it to be real, so I've been silent. Hermiting in reflection of her beautiful light and memory.
Today, Valentines Day, would have been the 6 year anniversary of her breast cancer diagnosis. ( Yes, she was diagnosed on Valentines day.) So today is especially tender for us. We also declared this date as our anniversary for Malas for Tatas, so we are officially 6 years old today. Cheers to you ,my courageous sister, for having such a beautiful legacy.
To you, our supporters, you mean the world to us. Your love and encouragement, support, texts, cards, and prayers mean everything. We couldn't have made it this far without you. We kept going because of your love. Endless gratitude to you all because you gave us the strength to endure the hardest thing we've ever been through, and you made it BEAUTIFUL.
As a sister, I am cracked open. Lost a bit without her guidance. I keep thinking of Kintsugi. Japanese pottery, cracked and repaired by golden lacquer. That cracked pottery is my heart, and the golden lacquer is the light of Erin and her memory, repairing me and making life that much more beautiful.
For those of you who would like to read her bio, follow the link in our bio.
I love you all.